Trade -Kenya and the United States of America USA are in the process of negotiating a trade agreement together, which is set to be finalised by the end of this year. US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, addressing in the ongoing Devolution Conference in Eldoret Uasin Gishu County, advised the…
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Prices –Government has brought back the scrapped fuel subsidy programme that was started by retired head of State Uhuru Kenyatta before it was scrapped by Ruto’s government which cited corruption. Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), on Monday, August 14, restored the subsidy which had been trashed on September 15…
Money –Giant telco Safaricom has today raised M-PESA daily transaction limits to sh 500,000 from sh 300,000. This being a review that was reached following Central Bank of Kenya CBK recent approval of Safaricom sapplication on the matter. This therefore means the increase from sh 300,000 to a half a…
Career –Renowned radio presenter Alex Mwakideu has resigned from Milele FM. Today Monday August 14, the veteran broadcaster left the station after his service of five years which he described as enjoyable but time to move out had finally come. He made this news through his official social media platforms…
Empowerment –Government has announced new programmes that will help the youths in the country to become wealth. President William Ruto, in a church service on Sunday August 13, announced more ambitious plans to help the youth achieve their lifetime dreams. Dr. Ruto promised to go to any depth to make…
Products –Hours after Acting Managing Director Esther Ngari reported that some locally made products do not need to be tested by the Kenya Bureau of Standards KeBS, the agency has now come clear that her statement was taken out of context by both members of the public and the media.…
Conference –Tony Blair and Azimio la Umoja Party leader Raila Odinga will be addressing the scheduled Devolution Conference to be held in Eldoret at the Eldoret Sports Club, this month. In a report by Homenews.co.ke, it was confirmed that the former British Prime Minister Blair is among guests listed as…
Electricity -Most Independent Power Producers IPPs are not well-known to the Kenya Power and Lighting Company KPLC. The ongoing investigations into the high cost of electricity in the country established from the Business Registration Services BRS that the government agency does not know who are the real owners and shareholders…
Transport –Outspoken Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa now wants to push an amendment through the Parliament; to help regulate matatu fares. The ruling party MP wants the National Transport and Safety Authority NTSA Act to have the Transport CS determine fares for Public Service Vehicles PSV. And should his…
Bills –Kenya Power and Lighting KPLC has responded to claims of inflating customer bills by 20 percent as was reported in sections of the media, on Monday. While denying the claims from the office of the Auditor General on Monday August 7, the utility monopoly company has said it operates…